Then the manaroseto go,but his father-in-lawurgedhim so that he spentthe nightthereagain.
But the kingsaidto Absalom,"No,my son,we should not allgo,for we will be burdensometo you." Although he urgedhim, he wouldnot go,but blessedhim.
So bothof them satdownand ateand dranktogether;and the girl'sfathersaidto the man,"Pleasebe willingto spendthe night,and let your heartbe merry."
On the fifthdayhe aroseto goearlyin the morning,and the girl'sfathersaid,"Pleasesustainyourself,and waituntilafternoon";so bothof them ate.
